ADD Or Just The Stress Of Life?

Me and my husband just attended a meeting with A.'s psychiatrist. We were only there to discuss the issue of A.'s inability to focus at school or at home while doing home work. We had mentioned this before to her previous counselors, but everbody just passed it off as too much stress in her life making it impossible for her to focus. I understand that is a possibility. If I were facing the possibility of never being able to live with my mom anymore I probably would have a hard time focusing also. But I think there is more to it than that. I don't believe in medicating children on a whim, but if there is sufficient evidence that the benefits would outweigh the negatives, then I think medicine should be considered.

So, we went in and explained to her psychiatrist about her focus problem. She finally did take it seriously and after school begins wants us to take several forms for her teachers to fill out. We'll see what happens from there! I think if we can get to the root of her focus issues, she will begin to excel at school.